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9-1-1
Do you know when to call?
A call to 9-1-1 should always be a call for help.
Call 9-1-1
- To get help for someone who is hurt.
- If you see someone taking something that belongs to someone else.
- If you see someone hurting someone else.
- If you smell smoke or see a fire.
Do you know when NOT to call?
- Never call 9-1-1 as a joke.
- Never call 9-1-1 to ask for information.
- Never call 9-1-1 just to see if it works.
In any emergency situation:
POLICE, MEDICAL, or FIRE
call 9-1-1 first.
Does everyone in your family know that a call to 9-1-1 from a "payphone" is FREE?
Dial 529-1110 to access the Bonneville County Emergency Communications TDD line
For all non-emergencies in Bonneville County, call (208)529-1200,
From the Swan Valley/Irwin area, dial 1-800-521-6114.
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Driving Tips for Wireless Phone Users
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Safety - Your most important call. The Wireless Industry Reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.
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- Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.
- When available, use a hands free device.
- Position your phone within easy reach.
- Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
- Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
- Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic.
- Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road.
- Dial 911 to report serious emergencies -it’s free from your wireless phone!
- Use your phone to help others in emergencies.
- Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when necessary.
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In addition, Bonneville County Emergency Communications would like to add KNOW YOUR LOCATION to the above list. In most places, current wireless technology DOES NOT include identifying the location of the caller and 911 calls are routed based on the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) that is closest to the cell site that is routing your call - often this can be in a different city or even different state than you are traveling in. Many travelers do not know where they are - please pay attention to signs and milepost markers, if you're in the back-county where there are no signs, we recommend that you carry a GPS device. We cannot stress enough how important knowing your location is when calling for emergency help.
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
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Make Your Own Cold Weather Emergency Kit
Weighs Ounces and Costs Less than $10
Every winter the story is repeated; individuals become lost in the winter wilderness or stranded in a sudden storm. Rescuers bring the lucky ones out cold and hungry, usually more scared than hurt. Unfortunately, all too often lives are lost because someone did not prepare for the snow, wind, and cold.
People who live in areas where severe winter weather is a reality should always have the necessites to survive a winter emergency. That goes double for snowmobilers, skiers, and back country travelers, no matter the mode of transportation, who head for the great outdoors.
This cold weather emergency kit will keep you alive until you can be rescued. It is simple, small, and easy to carry. Many of the items needed can be found around the house.
- 5 gallon-size baggies: One of the most useful items you can have in a survival situtation. Put one on the outside of each sock; one on each hand, under your gloves; and one over your head, be sure to pinch out holes for your nose and mouth! If you wear two pairs of socks, put the baggies between socks.
- An extra pair of socks: After 12 hours, replace the inner socks. Polypropylene is one of the best materials for liner socks.
- 1 space blanket: Wrap up to prevent loss of body heat.
- 4 tub candles or 8 fuel tabs: Provide light and heat; more psychological help than heat, but they will last after the batteries in the flashlight and the car go.
- A box of waterproof matches: Weighs less than an ounce for 24 matches, but are priceless when you need them.
- 5 ounces of hard candy: This is a minimum and will keep you going for 1-2 days.
- A large 40-gallon trash bag: Put all your items in the bag. In an emergency the bag will serve as a 3/4 body vapor shield poncho. Put a hole in the top for your head and in the sides for your arms. If it is just cold, wear it between your shirt and coat tucked into your pants. If it is wet or snowing, put it on over all of your clothes as a poncho.
- The critical part: Put the kit in your car, truck, or off-road vehicle. Transfer to pocket or pack when you go hunting, hiking, skiing, etc. Add items as desired, but this basic kit will get you through 95% of the problems that you will face during a 24-48 hour emergency.
Contributed by Mike Taysom, Director, Bonneville County Emergency Management Services; information provided by "Out N Back", 1797 S. State Street, Orem, UT 84058.
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Note to Parents and Guardians
It is very helpful for children to learn about the dedicated Emergency Medical Service workers in their area. Knowing who the workers are and what they do will help children feel less frightened in the event of an emergency. Here are some ways you can help the EMS team help you:
- Make sure that your children each know their name, address, and telephone number.
- Keep a list of EMERGENCY NUMBERS near the telephone.
- Teach youngsters how to dial 911 as soon as they are mature enough to do so. Practice with your children so they will know what to do in an emergency.
- Keep a medical record handy for each child indicating any medical conditions or allergies. In case of an emergency, this will help your EMS team quickly provide the appropriate treatment for each child.
- If you use a babysitter, make sure he or she understands what to do in case of an emergency.
- If a fire house or ambulance service in your area holds an open house, schedule a visit for you and your children.
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Vehicle Fires
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A deadly motor vehicle accident resulted in fire that killed 5 persons outside of Mountain Home in July. The fire was due to an on-coming vehicle coming around a corner in the wrong lane.
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A seldom-recognized part of America's Fire Problem is motor vehicle fires.
Fires in motor vehicles can produce toxic gases. Automobiles, trucks, and other motor vehicles are made of many synthetic materials that emit harmful, if not deadly gases when they burn. A main by-product of fire is carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that causes death in high concentration. Fire can cause fatal or debilitating burn injuries. A vehicle fire can generate heat upwards of 1500 degrees F.
Keep in mind that water boils at 212 degrees F and that most foods are cooked at temperatures of less than 500 degrees F. Flames from burning vehicles can often shoot out distances of 10 feet.
Parts of the vehicle can burst because of heat, shooting debris great distances. Bumper and hatchback door struts, two-piece tire rims, magnesium wheels, drive shafts, grease seals, axle and engine parts all can become letal shrapnel.
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PUBLIC SAFETY HOMEPAGE